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We have the following different versions of the Serengeti Lodge Safari tour available at present.

Too many to choose. Lions resting in grass moving to trees to climb and wait as look outs as buffalo approached. Elephant family passing tent at breakfast. Leopards playing in long grass then posing on log. Seeing leopard kill at bottom of tree then next morning up the tree and family feeding. Seeing cheetah kill and then feeding just yards from us. Family's of lions basking on rocks. The shy small serval cat twice. The majestic giraffe and migration of zebra and wildebeest. Ostrich family of 32 young. Hundreds of elephants at the river etc. Not to mention the great lodges set in lovely situations.

Amazing. I renamed Mwalla 'Hawk eye' for his ability to spot animals a long distance away. He knew exactly where to take us for the best sightings and was a brilliant driver as we experienced in muddy situations.

What Tips Would You Give To Someone Else Booking This Tour

Try to be more than 5 foot and a tea leaf in height as it will be easier to view from raised roof! However do not let this put you off just practice standing on tip toe or maybe have a small footstool as standing on seats is not encouraged.

Do You Have Anything Else To Add

This trip is a must do.

4Gemini Patel,
03/08/12

What was the highlight or most memorable moment of your tour?

The ballon safari was very good but also quite expensive but something you should do once in your lifetime. You feel you are like a bird. We saw a male lion, two cheetas one with a fresh kill and numerous other animals. It was a quite magical experience. Zanzibar was also excellent with all the past history and the alley ways. The food in some hotels was very good.

Our tour leader did his best but had not gone to this part of Tanzania so was lacking in knowledge of where to find certain animals in the Serengeti.

What tips would you give to someone else booking this tour?

If I were going in the Summer time again I would definitely have a face mask as the roads are VERY dusty and we were constantly covering up our noses and mouths because of the dust from the passing vehicles .

Do you have anything else to add?

Tanzania is a fantastic destination but we felt this trip could have been improved by changing certain parts. Firstly we never got a chance to stay in one location (apart from Serengeti ) for more than one night. There was not enough time to relax in any location. We were constantly moving. The first day at Arusha was a bit of a waste of time. It would have been better to have gone to Tarangire for two nights . On the whole a good trip but too fast paced.

Our Response

We have noted your comment regarding how you thought the trip was fast paced. We have informed our Operations Manager who suggests if customers want some relaxation time, they are more than welcome to sit out of one of the game drives. We appreciate that we do stay in several locations, however the accommodation we use is of a good standard for this tour and you get to appreciate the different surroundings.

Thank you for your comments about our Tour Leader. We are disappointed that you thought he lacked local knowledge. Each tour leader must have a first trip to a new area within a season as it would be impractical for them to continue with the same tours year after year. In preparation, they have considerable briefings which, combined with the benefit of experience from previous leaders in the form of a comprehensive tour manual which carries a wealth of detailed pre-prepared background information, ensures they can carry out their responsibilities of facilitating the smooth running of the tour effectively. The main role of a tour leader, as we state in our Pricing and Information supplement, is not one of a courier or guide, but that of an organiser checking the logistical arrangements for the tour and ensuring that everything runs smoothly.